Black rice salad

The deliciously aromatic black rice with a chewy, nutty texture and rich taste makes an incredibly versatile salad with vegetables & a flavourful dressing. You can try different kinds of black rice salads using different vegetables and dressings.

There is a saying that” Black rice is the kind of food that can save your life”. Yes it is true!  It is one of the special breeds of rice that was specifically reserved for kings in ancient times. Rich in iron, vitamin E and full of antioxidants it has a natural healing power and anti-aging properties. It has more antioxidants than blueberries, less sugar and high fibre. It is a good substitute for prescriptive drugs which are taken to break down arterial plaque and fight high cholesterol levels. Unlike the prescribed medications it has no side effects. It has also become known as the ‘super food’ because of its high nutritional value. Read about the health benefits and some interesting facts on www.blackrice.com .

Ingredients:
2 cups black rice
1 red pepper
1 green pepper
2 stalks of spring onions
10 cherry tomatoes
1/2 cup chopped curly parsley

Dressing:
2 tbs olive oil
juice of 1 orange
juice of one lemon
1 tbs lemon zest
2 tbs chopped ginger
1/2 tsp dijon mustard
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black Pepper

Instructions:

1. Wash the black rice 3 or 4 times in water and let it soak overnight or for at least 2 hours. But it is best to soak it overnight as it cooks quickly

2. Boil the soaked rice in a large pot filled with water. Add 2 tbs salt and let the rice cook till it is just done (al dente not overcooked). Drain and set aside till it cools.

3.  Meanwhile prepare the vegetables. Cut the green and red pepper into small dices, chop finely the green onions and parsley, deseed the cherry tomatoes, cut them into halves. Use paper towels to dab the vegetables dry.

4. Add the cut vegetables to the cooled black rice. Sprinkle salt and pepper as required. Mix well with a fork.

5. For the dressing whisk all the ingredients well. Keep aside.

6. Drizzle the dressing on the rice salad just before serving.  Enjoy.

Recipe

Black Rice Salad

Author: Fouzia Husainy

Yes, Black rice is the kind of food that can save your life! It is one of the special breeds of rice specifically reserved for kings in ancient times. Rich in iron, vitamin E and full of antioxidants it has a natural healing power and anti-aging properties. It has more antioxidants than blueberries, less sugar and high fibre. It is a good substitute for prescriptive drugs which are taken to break down arterial plaque and fight high cholesterol levels. Unlike the prescribed medications it has no side effects. It has also become known as the 'super food' because of its high nutritional value.

Course Lunch, Side Dish

Cuisine Asian, Canadian Cuisine

Equipment

• Instant Pot, Pressure cooker, slow cooker

Ingredients

  

Ingredients:

• 2 cups black rice
• 1 red pepper
• 1 green pepper
• 2 stalks of spring onions
• 10 cherry tomatoes
• 1/2 cup chopped curly parsley

For the Dressing:

• 2 tbs olive oil
• juice of 1 orange
• juice of one lemon
• 1 tbs lemon zest
• 2 tbs chopped ginger
• 1/2 tsp dijon mustard
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black Pepper

Instructions

 

• Instructions:
• Wash the black rice 3 or 4 times in water and let it soak overnight or for at least 2 hours. But it is best to soak it overnight as it cooks quickly
• Boil the soaked rice in a large pot filled with water. Add 2 tbs salt and let the rice cook till it is just done (al dente not overcooked). Drain and set aside till it cools.
• Meanwhile prepare the vegetables. Cut the green and red pepper into small dices, chop finely the green onions and parsley, deseed the cherry tomatoes, cut them into halves. Use paper towels to dab the vegetables dry.
• Add the cut vegetables to the cooled black rice. Sprinkle salt and pepper as required. Mix well with a fork.
• For the dressing whisk all the ingredients well. Keep aside.
• Drizzle the dressing on the rice salad just before serving.  Enjoy.

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